Overthorpe CofE Academy, Dewsbury

In its own words: "We are the heart of our community, in our family, we nurture the courage and skills to fligh higher than the flock, whilst always providing a nest to come home to. We are proud to be a Church School. We have developed a vision which reflects our passion for our community and our rich Christian values."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Overthorpe’s philosophy on education is simple; we aim to inspire a passion and enjoyment for learning in our children, through engaging, exciting learning opportunities. We aim to instil an ethos and strong Christian values which help our young people to grow to be confident and cherished members of our society."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama, choir, gardening and photography.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £8.00 per session.

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Overthorpe CofE Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Kirklees and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 61% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Overthorpe CofE Academy as their first choice and 46 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Overthorpe CofE Academy are Thornhill Junior and Infant School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 69% maths); Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Good); Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (1 mile, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); and Pentland Infant and Nursery School (1.2 miles, Good).

Overthorpe CofE Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Overthorpe CofE Academy is one of 17 schools run by Enhance Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

47.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Asian (13%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (22.3%) received SEN support and 4 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Ravensthorpe Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cross Road (at), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Overthorpe CofE Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 99 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kirklees (153).

In 2024/25, Overthorpe CofE Academy issued 27 suspensions, 12.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.